Back to School Week! 8.23.21- 8.27.21

 "The beginning is the most important part of the work."

-Plato

Here we are once again beginning a new school year.  This is often an exciting time but can bring about some nerves as well. For all of our freshman and transfer students your teammates are here to help with anything you may need or you may have questions about. Don't hesitate to ask! We are here to support each other in the pool and out. 

As we transition from summer routines to school routines it is important to remember to take care of ourselves. This means fueling our bodies correctly, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated throughout the day and during practice. We see a lot of water bottles by the pool but not enough. Please be sure to bring a water bottle with you to practice every day. It is so important to refuel your body within 60 minutes from when practice ends. This may not seem like a big deal but your body needs protein within this time frame to help repair and recover. We will have snacks available to 'grab-n-go' after practice every day.

Here is a look at our week ahead. 

Monday 8.23 -

    Practice 3:30-5:30

Tuesday 8.24 - 

    Home Meet v. Ludington & Grand Haven @ 6:30pm

     Athletes must be on deck at the Aquatic Center at 5:15 ready to go! We do not have our team suits yet so please wear last years suit if you have one. If you do not have one your teammates may be able to help you out or you can wear whatever suit you are comfortable in. Please bring your parkas to stay warm on deck between races. 

Wednesday 8.25 -

    Swim Practice 3:30-5:30

    Dive Practice 3:45 - 5:45

Thursday 8.26 -

    Swim Practice 3:30-5:30

    Dive Practice 3:45 - 5:45

Friday 8.26 -

    Swim Practice 3:30-5:30

    Dive Practice 3:45 - 5:45

FOOTBALL STADIUM CLEANUP

This is one of our easy fund raisers to earn money for our team.  The money goes towards our senior gifts and senior night celebration, as well as our conference meet team lunch, and other items along the way.  Meet Coach Diane at the concessions stand near the end of the fourth quarter.  We will have gloves/garbage bags for you to use... we need to empty trash bins, pick up trash in the bleacher area, and the grass areas.  If you have a cordless leaf blower, those work great to blow trash out of the bleachers.  This usually takes us 15 - 20 minutes if we all help out.

Looking Ahead  

Tuesday 8.31.21 - Away meet at Hudsonville @ 6:00

Friday 8.3.21 - Practice 9-11am *This is a mandatory practice. 

Monday 9.6.21 - Practice TBD